The Equity in Leadership Programme is designed to support colleagues from the global majority who aspire to progress into leadership roles.
Your application will be assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. No CV is required or considered as part of the selection process.
All questions are equally weighted, each scored out of 5 points, with a maximum score of 15.
The application form covers:
About you
First name
Last name
Email - please use your institution’s email address
Role title
Please confirm your grade
Provide the school/department you are based in
Type of role you hold
Do you identify as being part of the global majority?
Your commitment
This programme includes three in-person days, and attendance at all sessions is mandatory. By answering “yes,” you confirm that you have checked your schedule and are available to attend all dates in full.
Why Equity in Leadership: (maximum 500 words per question)
- Why do you want to join the Equity in Leadership Programme?
- Please tell us why you would like to participate in the Equity in Leadership Programme. In your response, reflect on your leadership journey to date, any challenges, barriers or inequalities you may have encountered, and how you have overcome them. Please also explain which aspects of the programme you believe will be most valuable in supporting your future development.
- What are your career aspirations and leadership ambitions?
- Please outline your career and leadership aspirations over the next 12–18 months and your longer-term ambitions over the next 3–5 years. Explain how participation in the programme would support these goals.
- How have you prepared yourself for leadership?
- Please describe the steps you have already taken to prepare yourself for leadership roles and responsibilities.
Optional information
We collect optional data on protected characteristics, such as gender, ethnicity, and disability to help the White Rose University Consortium ensure that all individuals have equal access to opportunities and resources through the Equity in Leadership programme. This section is voluntary.
